We’ve all heard of “death by PowerPoint.” Either we’ve been one of its unfortunate victims or, worse still, one of its perpetrators. But how do you go about creating captivating slides that don’t put your audience to sleep? Continue reading →

Feeling left behind, anxious that you should be applying for an internship but don’t know what to apply for? Or did you make an unsuccessful application and now believe that you are at a disadvantage compared to your peers who have been an intern? Does it really matter if you haven’t done an internship? Continue reading →

Warwick saw the last large careers fair of the Autumn Term, the Engineering and Technology Fair take place on 14th November. Now, you may be thinking as an arts, social science or even non-engineering student that this would have little to offer in the way of career options. I set out to test this premise, … Continue reading →

Last week I attended Warwick’s Engineering Science and Technology Fair and took advantage of the expertise of several of the recruiters to ask them for their top tips- their dos and don’ts of the application process. Visiting recruiters were generous with their suggestions. The top 10 tips below were mentioned by a number of recruiters. Continue reading →

What do you believe about the graduate labour market? Where do you source your information and how reliable is it? In the era of Big Data, who should you go to for accurate information? The Media presents an often despondent picture of opportunities for graduates, but is what you read in the news robust and … Continue reading →

Earlier this year, a research report attempting to identify factors leading to graduate success was published by The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. ‘Planning for success: Graduates’ career planning and its effect on graduate outcomes’ surveyed 7,500 graduates across 27 Higher Education Institutions. The research explored the importance of different behaviours, characteristics and factors important in determining … Continue reading →

If you are a recent graduate or finalist asking yourself that all-important question, ‘what am I supposed to do now?’ take solace in knowing that you are not the only one feeling this way. Rest assured, it’s not a time to panic. Guest blogger Lucy Farrington-Smith from Inspiring Interns offers advice on some important aspects of … Continue reading →